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BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,435

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,667

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $12,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesExplorer
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900 $38,200
Base Invoice $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970 $35,622
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900    
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950 950  
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,995
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control           1,150
Package 302A / 303A           4,600
Panoramic sunroof           1,595
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Driver Assistance Package 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730    
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865 865  
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,741
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455 455  
Adaptive cruise control           1,004
Package 302A / 303A           4,013
Panoramic sunroof           1,392
Options (change) 11,700 10,600 10,600 10,700 6,750 9,340
Options (change) 10,650 9,650 9,650 9,740 6,145 8,150
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 895
Total Price $62,125 $66,625 $68,125 $73,025 $71,575 $48,435
Total Invoice $57,295 $61,445 $62,825 $67,335 $66,040 $44,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,504
Model Year201420142014201420142015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesExplorer
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$62,125$66,625$68,125$73,025$71,575$48,435
Adjustments for Features-350-350-350-3500-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,775$66,275$67,775$72,675$71,575$47,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$6,000$10,900$9,800$0
Total Invoice$57,295$61,445$62,825$67,335$66,040$44,667
Adjustments for Features-323-323-323-3230-1,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,972$61,122$62,502$67,012$66,040$43,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$5,530$10,040$9,068$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420142014201420142015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesExplorer
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad     $50
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start     $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Curve control     $50
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50$50$50$50$50 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Rearview camera     $200
Safety key     $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control     $25
Vehicle health reports     $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net     $40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn     $25
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot     $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Memory system, passenger seat    $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100 
Power-stowing third row seats     $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats     $50
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$9,320$9,320$9,320$9,320$8,970$10,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$350$350$350$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-323-323-323-3230-1,199

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142015
Model5-SeriesExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in112.6 in
Length193.4 in197.1 in
Width73.2 in78.9 in
Height57.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.480.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested267560%
Total Not Requested180040%

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